Structural Plans Examiner

North Las Vegas, City of (NV); North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 78,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CNLV Benefits Flyer

Job summary

The City of North Las Vegas seeks a Structural Plans Examiner to review complex construction plans for conformance to building codes. The role focuses on plans submitted by private builders, engineers and architects within the Land Development and Community Services department.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and an ICC Plans Examiner certificate within one year of hire. Salary ranges from $77,557.22 to $110,798.97 with a 4-days/week schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, structural, architectural engineering, or related field.
• Three years of experience in plan checking or structural/design work with building codes.
• ICC Plans Examiner certificate required within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Review complex construction plans for compliance with building codes.
• Assess plans submitted by builders, engineers and architects.
• Assist in the selection process and participate in interviews as needed.

Skills

ICC Plans Examiner certificate

Building codes knowledge

Civil/structural engineering literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil, structural, architectural engineering or related field

Equivalency: 7 years of related experience may substitute for education

Job description

Serve your community. Make a difference. Grow your career. MEANINGFUL WORK awaits you here at the City of North Las Vegas. We serve one of the largest culturally diverse cities in the nation and our community continues to grow! If you value Accountability, Communication, and Teamwork then you are just the person we are looking for!

A Structural Plans Examiner is an essential member of our team and we invite you to apply and help contribute to CNLV’S growing success!

This posting will create a non-probationary internal Teamster eligibility list and fill 1 vacancy for this classification. The current vacancy is in the Land Development and Community Services department. The eligibility list will be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification, for up to one hundred eighty (180) days. Non-probationary Teamster team members successfully completing the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list.

Please thoroughly review the information and selection process outlined below this announcement.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

• Submit a Complete Application - For your application to be considered, you MUST fully complete an online application by providing sufficient information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications, attach any documents as necessary, and answer ALL questions. Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this announcement and click “SUBMIT” at the end of your application.
• Pay Considerations - The salary range pay for the position is $77,557.22 - $110,798.97. Starting salary is dependent on education, qualifications, and experience. Existing employees will receive increases as outlined by their bargaining agreement.
• Work Schedule - This position is scheduled to work 4 days per week, 9 hours per day, Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 6:00pm.

THE ROLE

Performs structural plan and specification review for complex construction, improvement and repair plans for compliance submitted by private builders, engineers and architects for conformance to building codes.

The full job description can be found here: Structural Plan Examiner

Check out some of our benefits here: CNLV Benefits Flyer

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in civil, structural, architectural engineering, or a field related to the work; and,
• Three years of experience in a combination of residential, commercial and industrial plan checking; or three years’ experience in Structural Engineering Design; or three years’ experience in Architectural Design with emphasis on building codes and regulations.
• Equivalency: Seven years of experience in a combination of residential, commercial and industrial plan checking; or three years’ experience in Structural Engineering Design; or three years’ experience in Architectural Design with emphasis on building codes and regulations may be substituted for the required education listed above.

Licenses and Certifications

• International Code Council (ICC) Plans Examiner certificate required within one year of hire or promotion.
• Possession of a Nevada Professional Engineer’s License preferred. If licensed in another state, prefer License in the State of Nevada be obtained within one year of hire or promotion.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and maintain satisfactory motor vehicle record with the ability to obtain appropriate Nevada state driver's license within required time frame.

SELECTION PROCESS

1. Complete online application - Interested candidates MUST submit a completed application through the City’s application system. Evaluation of meeting requirements will be made solely on information provided on the application and any required attachments.
2. The selection process will begin with a screening of the application/resume - The best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the assessment process.
3. Oral Board Interview (Weighted 100%, Passing Score 70%).
4. Pre-Employment Screening - Selected candidates for this position are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes but is not limited to local & state criminal history check; federal criminal history checks via submission of fingerprints; and drug screening. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Background check processing may take 2 to 3 months to complete.
5. Selection/Offers

Note: Subsequent vacancies during the life of the internal eligibility list may require participation in an additional selection interview. The selection interview will be weighted 100%, requiring a passing score of 70% in order to be considered for the subsequent position vacancy.

The selection process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.